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Heat Exhaustion - Water 

Most of the time, when listening to a safety topic concerning Personal Protective Equipment, most think of items such as hard hats, hi-visibility vests or shirts, gloves, eye protection, hearing, and footwear related to the type of industry you are working. However, PPE can be in the form of anything that provides protection - whether on a construction or timber harvesting work site, in sawmill manufacturing, or simply in a remote forestry setting. PPE is also relevant to environmental conditions. During this time of the year, temperatures start to soar from the mid to high heat ranges, even starting early mornings in some locations.

Beat the Heat with Our Recommended Job Site Practices

What Is Heat Stress, How Does It Happen, and Who Is Affected? 

Each year, thousands of employees become sick from heat exposure while on the job. Oil and gas workers are no exception, as they often get exposed to high temperatures and humidity at the job site. Heat stress occurs when a worker's body temperature rises above safe limits. When the body can't control its temperature, the body temperature rises, sweating fails, and the heart rate increases.

Recommendations to Prepare Your Business and Employees

Tornadoes are the most unpredictable and destructive weather systems on Earth and can occur at any time of day and any time of year. In 2021, there were 1,376 tornadoes and 103 deaths in the United States, compared with 1,082 in 2020 with 76 deaths, according to preliminary data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. There is no guaranteed safety during a tornado, but you can take steps to prepare your employees. The more prepared a business and its employees are, the higher the chances of survival.

Don't Be Shocked. Here's What You Need to Know.

Between 1992 and 2020, The Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) reports a total of 86,648 non-fatal electrical injuries involving days away from work. While electrical hazards are fatal and costly, they are preventable. In recognition of National Electrical Safety Month, protect yourself and your employees – understand the danger and control the risk.

Recommended Practices for Construction Safety Week

 In honor of Construction Safety Week, we must come together to build a stronger, safer industry. If your crew is working at night, check out these recommended practices.

Recommendations for Scaffolding Safety

Gravity never fails in the construction industry. An object as small as a bolt falling from above can cause severe injury or death. According to the National Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries, in 2020, there were 217 fatal injuries due to employees getting struck by falling objects or equipment. Learn more about the risks and what you can do to protect your workers from falling objects.